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in forfeited railroad land grants nearly
100000 acres and restoring it to the
public domain extending the mail de-.
livery system to the towns with 10000
population the Inter State Commerce
law granting land in seyeralty to In
dians; the Canadian Retaliation bill !;
the repeal of the Tenure OF Office act;
the increase os the Navy and prohibit
ing the importation Of foreign contract
labor.
The bad measures attempted were
numerous, but fortunately few of them
became laws. Among them were the
Oleomargarine tax; the Backbone land
garnt swindle; the Mexican Pension bill;
and the Dependent Pension bill, which
was vetoed by the President. The
River and Harbor bill met deserved
failure. The President believing the
money was not needed, refused to sign
it. The River and Harbor bill which
he signed August Geh 1886 made an
appropriation Of $l4, Ala 600 and there
was then a part OF the preceding appro
priation unexpended. On the first OF
November last the Engineer In Chief
reported to Congress that there was on
hand for the improvement of Rivers
and Harbors SIG, 1855, 562,. But little
of this money has been spentand there
was no necessity for the appropriation
of $lO,O0O,0O0 more.
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BALTIMORE, Mp, March 18th 1887,

Mr.. EDIToR:-
The Burgess W. File ldcrmann perjury
case, which is now pending in the City
Criminal Court, has been creating no little
amount of comment, among the political re-
gimc of the city. Knowing that some Of
your readers do not have access to the city
dailics, We will BRIT fly explain the cause of
litigation. Some tune ago, an Indictment
was issued agllnst the Sheriff of this city
for attempting to bride a colorcd nun by the
name of John Burgess, during the recent
congressional clrc,i III. The Indictment was
"qnashcd', an | Blrgcss in turn was prose
cutci for perjury before the Grand jury
Speculation rs to the crlct Of the Jury,
runs high indeed. Should Il verdict Of nc
Quittal be rendered. Sacritf Fleddcrman's Ca
reer rs a public offic. will be severely con
dcmmed, his future political aspirations for
ever sllcnced.
Sunday afternoon it was our misfortune,
to have recently arrived European proph-
ct tell us that the signs of the times indi
Cateu the near appTOaCll Oh the tfcat MlIlcn :
ium that we in thirteen years must step
off, this earth AM soar away to the Great
Unknown That wars, famine AMI pesti
lence will come upon the world, nations
crumble, into oblivion and in fact general
break up housekeeping will enl this glor-
lous dispensation. Alas, fond hopes of flu
turity We Shades of Moses Daniel and old
Father Abraham let thy "ghostly frame.
work" visit this prophetic imposlcr, in his
dreams. Give him the benefit of one of thy
midnight scanccs and rattle what little san
ity he may now possess, Out of his prophetic
Uranium, before he places a lot of us super
stitious mortals in jim amdom' or some
other rest for the weary
The news of the great II. Il. deal caused
considerable excitement in this city, but re-
port seems to credit the belief that Mr.. Gar
ret will not do anything antayoni-tic to the
interests of the city which holds such pecu-
liar relations to the great corporation of
which he is the head The latest report
says that our little pet, the "Monocacy Val
ley" will join the mammoth syndicatc(? well
the NJ. V. X. r. will never be b. & O. but
its future is remarkably bright, if our prog
nOsticationS are at all reliable. More anon.
"PANSY."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17

Bismarck war spectre having fright
ened the GermtHs into compliance with
his will, We now real Of DeLessep', the
renowned Frrnclman being fetcd in
Berlin; he is the hsrbinger Of peace
and France and Germ my now furnish
occasion for M thrilling war rumors.
Instructions are rife in Bulg aria,
however, and there are snth .ient ru-
lnors of Russils intention to interfere
and Austra's determination to prevent
it, to m AXE Eur 'n,an dispatches inter
estinp reading.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17
A IL Victor Hugo.

One OF the superlatively ENJOYABLE
features of B,ltimore City journalism
at present is the ludicrous essaying Of
the style of Victor Hugo by Howard,
the New York correspondent of the
Herald The attempted imitation is
manifest, but not more so than Is the
ridiculous failure.
Victor Hnso's brief sentences come
upon the reader with the force Of a
thundelbolt, unexpected, even bonn
b.stic, but always marvelously ex'
rressive.
Howard plagiarism of the style
is apparent only when one g'ances
hurrielly up and down the columns
and the glance rests upon innumerable
qenteLces poverty stricken in words,
which upon inspection prove to b, even
more 50 in force Of expression.
1t is really an admirable audacity
that apes the style of "L's NIserabIss, V
"9}" and "Ihe History Of Crlm,,'
and only penny liner.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17

all its history been visited bya serious, or
wide-sprcadng fire. One has but to read
the daily papers to learn how wonderful has
been our exemption from calamitytin this
direction. Our buildings are not high and
q water supply that would throw two streams
from so to 100 feet high at the square, by
natural pressure from the mains would suf-
flee to protect any building in the town from
its burning neighbor. We are assured that
the Insurance Companies would MD u.s.,
either by direct payment, as we know they
do in some towns, or indirectly by more FL
vorablc rates. In this aspect Of the matter,
we need not consider convenience or advan
tagc-it is necessity.
And now, will 1t pay? That is the one e.
scntial condition that must be determined
and in but one way. 1t must give ample
promise of being remunerativc to the inves.
tor, or all of the above excellent reasons go
for naught Men with money ask more than
return, phjlanthropically distributed
among the whole populace as are the bene.
IltS sloWu ny oui IcHSohil-S "po'S' A"e'0
must be good reason to believe that the an
nual dividend will equal, if not exceed the
legal rate on loans, for they may be securely
made and not subject to the fluctuations of
public whim and desire. Judging from tho
history of water companies in other towns
and from what we have been able to learn
of the probable support that would be given
at once by our people, we are disposed to
believe that the exceptional facilities that
our town enjoys for securing water at low
cost, nsurcs investors against any serious
risk.
fit is possible, then, citizens let us have
water; stand by the movement until it is &C
complishcd
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17
Excitnlent In Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in the
vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the remarkable re-
covery of Mr.. J. f. Corley, who was SO help
less he could not turn in bed, or raise his
head everybody said he was dying of Con
sumption. A trial bottle of Dr. Kings New
Di coycry was sent him. Finding relief he
bought Il large bottle and a box ofDr. Kings
New Life Pills by the time he had taken
two boxes of Pills and two bottles of the
Discovery, he was well and had gained in
flesh thrly-siX pounds.
Trial BOTTLES OF this Great Discovery for
CONSUMPTION free at NJ. +, Lcathcrmans'
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s. M. BIREZY
BROKER,
REAL ESTATE,
FIRE INSURANCE.
LOAN & COLLECTION
AGENCY

Strict and prompt attention to the collec'
ton of all claims. Notes, Bills and Judg.
mcnts bought.
REAL ESTATE
bought and sold on Commission. The best
and most RELIABLE FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANIES represented in the State tor
either farm or town properties. All business
strictly confidential.
Office, Front Room in NJ G.. Cramer' s
Residence, opposite John Roots Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17

When the five men who are to be
appointed Can MISSION RS to carry out
the provisions Of tn, Inter State Com.
merce law are named, this country will
for once and probably the first time
learn the nam IS of five An ricsns bid
to do the mp ,ssible, who are willing
10 undertake it and who will do it
their WuY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17
Notice 10 Creditors.

OTHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the
subscriber has obtained from the Or.
plans Court of Frederick county, letters
of administration on the personal estate of
ISRAEL SWEENEY,
late of said county. deceased. All
persons having claims against the said de-
ceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally au-
thrnticatrd, to the subscriber, on or be-
fore the 9TH day Of September next, they
may otherwise by law BE- excluded from all
benefit Of said estate.
All persons indebted 10 said estate are
requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this Goth, day Of
February, 1897.
THOMAS b. SWEENEY,
mar3 st. Administrator.
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Baltimore cMarkets.

We give IN the following table Of prices
the ratings of Tuesday previous to our
issue, as likewise that of the Tuesday a-week
previous. BY this method we inform our
readers, at a glance, ofthe course Of the mar
ket, which is US essential Us q knowledge OF
the present week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17
III arriaars,

In the Trinity Reformed Church, Mcchan.
icstown, by Rev. A. B. Stoncr on Marcel,
Is, 1897, MIR. james G. Smith to Miss Mary
L. Gcisbert, of Mcchanicstown and Frank
linville, respectively.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17

Mr.. j. II. Freeze is contemplating open
ing a cigar, tobacco and smokers supplies
store in the smaller room in his new build
ing. He will make his ciga's and may sell
also at wholesale.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17
Deafhs,

Near New Windsor, March 9TH, 1851 Eliza
beth Snader aged IS years, l month and
80 days.
In Uniontown. March 9th. 1887, David
Fouiz, aged 50 years, l month and 81
days.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17

And now the Chronicle and the Frederick
Ncrs are having passage alarms.
II the Neus desires us o write its official
obituary, it should not delay advising us
The war will terminate that way.
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MOtler's. Md.
CuICAGo HoHsENEN DECEMBER 3D., 1896.

CmIcAGo HoRsENEN. DECEMBER 3D., 1896.
When visited Carl Burr's place to
sample Aladdin, by Jay Gould. with n
view to driving him through the Eastern
Circuit. SAW his brother CANTON trot the
las, half off, s"ggy track and face a strong
breeze III, drawing a driver weighing 200
lbs. There is no doubt in my mind thai,
he can enter the 2:3O circle. He is II majrs
tic looking bay stallion upwards Of l6 hands
high His gait form, carriage and DISPOSE
ton, coupled with his breeding, cmincn.y
qualify him for y sire Of trotcrs and car
riagc horscs-E. c. WALKER (|eritus.)
ian216m
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additional Locals.

r mors come to us of Il decided improve
ment to be made in one o! our business
fronts during the spring or summer
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17

MISSIONARY MEETING-A missionary
service was held in the Creagerst0wn Con-
grcgaton of the Mcchanicstown Charge on
Sunday evening last under the auspices of
the Missionary Society organized last month.
The religious services were conducted by
the pastor, who also made short address.
Readings were given by Mr.. Matthias, the
president, MIR. Zimmerman the secretary,
and Mr.. Clarence Stevens The member
ship has grown from nineteen at the last
meeting to about fifty at this one. The
draught Of constitution and by laws prepar-
ed by the committee, was read by the secrc-
tary and adopted by the unanimous voice of
the society. The Society then again rcsolv-
ed to work tor new members until next
meeting. The president then made an ap-
propriatc address.
A missionary meeting will Ike held in
Trinity Reformed Church. this borough,
next Sunday evening at Z O'Clock, under the
auspices of the Cleaners Beneficent Asso-
citation. All are cordially invited.
The initial step toward the organization
of II mi, sionary society at Rocky Ridge, was
taken last Sunday afternoon Eleven per.
sons 81 gnifcd their willingness to organize
for that purpose.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17

No, THANK You.--A request has been
made by the authorities of this place, asking
the F. 4 +. Turnpike Co. 10 transfer to the
said town authorities, the ownership and
control of SO much of the turnpike bed
through the town as may be covered by the
sidewalks This we have from the several
officers of the town. The officers of the
turnpike company failngto understand the
matter, took stepsto transfer the entire road
bed No indeed, gentlemen we could
not by any means be pursualcd to accept it
in that shape.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17

Lewis BOllingcr who was cOnllneu III jail
since November last, for obtaining notes
under false pre,encc, was released on sun
day.-Sntinel
AGAIN IN BLAsT.-The large furnace at
Catoctin is again in blast after having re-
ceived new hearth. 1t is working admir-
ably, but hcing yet new, it IS not being fore
ed. On w cdnesday Of this week we visited
this excellent industry and for the first time
met the new superintendent, Mr.. A. Robb.
We were courtcovsly received and our
questions grnciously and intelligcntly an
swered. From him we learned that excel.
lent results viii! be obtained and 30 to IS tons
of iron made when the furnace is put under
full pressure he says the ore is as good as
any to be found in the country executing the
Lake Superior ores Some repairs will be
made in the hot air pipes and the large fur
mace will be in perfect condition.
Work is also progressing on the repairs OF
the charcoal furnace 1t will be ready before
supply of C harcoal can he secured The
other old charcoal furnace. will he remodrlcd
aud the ore will be roasted in it, preparatory
to smelling in the furnaces. Thus, under
the new management, every part of the
property will he made available and there
can be no question that an era Of successful
business accomplishments has dawned upon
Ca,octln Furnaces, which will Ike scnsibly
felt and can be measured by other interests
ard by hundreds of individuals in this sec
ton.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17

SEVENTH ASNIvERsARY.-Thc Graceham
Mite Society will observe its Seventh Ami
versary next Saturday evening March 18th.
at 100 p. m. The exercises will consist of
vocal and instrumental music, select reading,
Rotations, dialogues and an address. The
collection will be for the benefit of the C..urch.
MI are welcome. {. {. Lanius
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17

WILL go w EST. MIR. Emory Hartman
who has been employed in this office for
five years leaves US at the end of this week
He will 20 to Chicago to look for work. -
Mr.. Hartman is Il reliable, intelligent and
steady young man he has taken advantage
of every opportunity offered him to advance
in the art and will, We are assured, render =
good account of himself in the future We
shall I've pleased to learn of his rapid nd.
vanccmcnt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-03-17

Lewis Bolinger who was confined in jail
since November last, for obtaining notes
under false pre,encc, was released on Sum
,inv-SepIuel
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Last week. THIS week
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28

slightest doubt. Under its operations,
per ton, per mile, in the inter state
commerce, mus. be the nhexible rule.
A carload Of IL tons ofwheat, shipped
from Dakota 10 Boston must pay per
ton per mile, the same freight that a
car load shipped from Rochester, n.
y, to Boston would have to pay, and
this must reduce the value of the ton
of wheat raised in Dakota, at least,
to the amount Of the difference in
freight between Dakota and Boston,
and Rochester and Boston, which
would probably equal one fourth the
present value of Dakota wheat. And
what is true of wheat is true OF all
other productions OF the Northwest
that are brought into competition in
the Casters markets with the produc-
tons of States nearer such markets.
Can it be possible that this result will
not be disadvantsgeous to the great
producing regions Of the country?
True, it may in some instances, re-
duce somewhat local rates, but this
will be at the expense Of through
rates which are by far the most i'm
poriant to the producing classes.
The demand for some legislation
regulating Transportation of freights
was unquestionably goaded on the
members of Congress to pass this bill.
But we note that the men in both
Houses who are the real champions
of the interests of the producing class
es, and who usually vote from an intel
ligent standpoint, voted against this
bill. But it is the law. Let it have fair
and candid trial. We hope the Pres
ident may name as commissioners
under it men Of sterling integrity,
men of wide experience in public
affairs, and men who desire to pro-
mote all the varied business interests
of this great people, and will do so,
as their judgement dictates, with an
impartial hand, and that both the
producing and carrying classes will
unite their labors to get all there is of
good from the law, to the end that If
its operation proves, as we believe
it will, to be detriment to both
classes, the law may be speedily
amended <or repealed, as the highest
interests of the people may demand.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28
Laingsburg.

Mrs. Will Wiley who was run over
and mangled by the south bound
passenger train Tuesday morning,
died the same evening, and her re.
mains were taken to Coldwater Thurs.
day morning for interrment.
Mrs. Elsie Cooper died last week
from the effects of having O. Id.
tumor removed at Ann Arbor, the
week previous. Her funeral took
place Thursday at the nj. L. Church
Rev. Mr.. Mowers conducting the
services.
Rev. G.. S. Bullock closed his
revival services at the Baptist church
last night. He has been very sue.
cessful having had over 100 converts
A farmer two miles north of town
had some wheat stolen on Wednesday
night. Thursday with an officer he
tracked out the thief, and found his
wheat 3 miles west of here, had the
thief brought to town and settled
with him for $50. Zisca.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28
and fraternal in their action. The
resolution reads as follows:

and fraternal in their action. The
resolution reads as follows:
ReS0i0ed, By the Senate and House
of Representatives of the State OF
Michigan, That the salary to which
the Hon. Ovid N. Case, a member
elect to the House of Representatives
from the first district in the county
of Wayne, and who died since his
election, shall be paiu by the Clerk
of the House of Representatives to
his widow, Mrs. Ovid n. Case, and
the vouchers therefor may be signed
by the said widow or by some person
duly authorized by her.
And the following resolution has,
also, been adopted by a unanimous
vote, and the matter is of the utmost
Importance to our lake commerce:
BE ii ReSoi0ed, by the Senate of
the State of Michigan (the House
concurring), that our Senators and
Representatives in Congress be and
they are hereby requested to use
their best endeavors to secure such
legislation by Congress as will result
in the United States acquiring the
title TO and the ownership of the ship
canals connecting the waters OF he
weenaw Bay by way of Portage Lake
with the waters OF Lake Superior in
the Upper Peninsula, for the purpose
of harbor of refuge, and of making
them free for the navigation and COM
merce Of The great lakes, in accord
ance with the recommendation of the
special board Of engineers appointed
by the Secretary of War to examine
into and report on the desirability
of their purchase by the general
government.
Petitions begin to pour in for the
submission of the Liquor Constitu-
tional Amendment, but we fear most
of them will be too late to do any
good as the matter will come up for
final action tomorrow.
Just as we were getting this letter
ready to mail we were informed that
the recount of votes in the Ist Sena-
torial district elects Mr.. Rairden over
the sitting Senator, Mr.. Gudenan, by
Is majority. If this is true and the
report is adopted,as it is expected it
will be at the evening session, the
success of the amendment is insured,
in any event. X.
Lansing, Jan. &c, '87.